Saint Petersburg FL

Construction is underway on a new $8 million Fire Station No. 2 at 6560 26th Avenue N., a modern facility designed to replace the department’s aging station and better serve west St. Petersburg. The 8,700-sq. ft. building will feature two bays, a fitness room, a decontamination area, bunker gear...

We’re calling it now: Dining in Tampa and St. Petersburg is revving up, with historic restaurants such as Grand Award winner Bern’s Steak House joined by vibrant Latin-influenced choices and an influx of prestigious chefs. That’s just one reason Wine Spectator is making it a stop on its 2026 Grand Tour, coming to the...

Tucked along 4th Street North in St. Petersburg, Florida, El Cap Restaurant has been flipping burgers since 1962 — and locals have never stopped talking about it. While fast-food giants spend millions on ads, El Cap earns its reputation one juicy, freshly ground patty at a time. With over...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The manhunt for a local teenager suspected of a fatal arson ended Wednesday when 17-year-old Charles Chambliss III walked into the St. Petersburg Police Department to surrender. Detectives had been searching for Chambliss since Monday, following an investigation into a March 22nd fire that...

The Tampa Bay Blues Festival was founded by Chuck Ross and a few of his friends in 1995. They knew that Vinoy Waterfront Park was an ideal location for a music festival, and that began a 30-year journey into the blues. Ross had been booking touring blues bands at his nightclub, the Ringside Cafe in St Petersburg, and...

Tucked away on Ulmerton Road in Largo sits a bookstore so enormous that you might want to pack a snack before venturing inside. The Book Rescuers isn’t your typical used bookstore with a few dusty shelves crammed into a small space. We’re talking about three miles of shelving packed with over 200,000 items, from...

Tournament, Festival, Kids Slam and Founders Day Celebration. Join us at Madeira Beach’s exciting festival celebrating King Mackerel Fishing, Founders Day, and more. Experience the vibrant local culture with thrilling fishing contests, delicious food, lively music, and fun games. Each day offers unique events that...

PINELLAS PARK — A Pinellas Park man is facing federal charges following a joint investigation by the Pinellas Park Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration into drug distribution and an infant overdose. According to investigators, 31-year-old Rayshawn Smith was the focus of a narcotics investigation...

Six years ago, folk singer-songwriter John Prine died following complications from COVID-19. But soon his memory will return to one of his favorite spots on St. Pete Beach. “How Lucky Can One Man Get,” a rare concert documentary about the folk singer, will be shown Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 at the Beach...

We first introduced Beverly J. Gianna to Paradise NEWS readers in the spring of 2016. Her jewelry store in Wisconsin has been successful for over 42 years. Ten years ago, Beverly acted on her dream to open a shop on our beautiful beaches. She made quite a number of long-lasting friends in town that she considers like...